Pakistan

Yousuf Raza Gillani sends resignation as Senate Opposition Leader to PPP

Published by
Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Yousuf Raza Gillani on Monday announced he has sent his resignation as Opposition Leader of Senate to his party over passage of State Bank of Pakistan Amendment Bill 2022.

Addressing the Senate, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader said that under current circumstances he cannot work anymore in this position. For the first time in the history of country Chairman Senate casted vote but the chairman should be impartial and not take sides during the session, he added.

He further said that he was not taken into confidence for State Bank Amendment bill nor he was told that the bill was on agenda.

Earlier, the Upper House of the Parliament on Friday passed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill 2022.

Read more: PM Imran Khan takes notice of violence used by Sindh police against MQM’s peaceful protest against Sindh’s LG Law

Web Desk

Recent Posts

Gold prices drop by Rs5,600 per tola in Pakistan

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan have been reduced to Rs 424,136 following a reduction…

32 minutes ago

When will Safar moon be sighted? SUPARCO predicts

ISLAMABAD: According to Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the new moon of…

1 hour ago

11 died as house collapses in Kohat after heavy rains

KOHAT: A residential house collapsed due to heavy rain in the Malgin area of ​​Lachi…

2 hours ago

Alternative to the Strait of Hormuz Ready: UAE Decides to Build New Port

ABU DHUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has prepared a plan to establish a new multi-purpose port…

2 hours ago

Afghan Women’s refugee team could Play International matches by 2030

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering plans that could allow the Afghan women's…

3 hours ago

US-Iran tensions spark fears of fuel price hike in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have once again unsettled global oil…

3 hours ago